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Judy Eychner, who has been serving on the Kerrville City Council, appears to have won her bid to serve as the City of Kerrville's next mayor.  Eychner received 60.1% of uncanvassed votes, defeating her competitor L. Brent Bates. Eychner's Place 3 Councilmember position appears to have been won by former mayor and city councilman Joe Herring Jr., as he obtained 63.41% of the votes over his challenger Katy Chapman-Hanna. Incumbent Place […]

With summer almost here, the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department, in lieu of National Water Safety Month, is reminding citizens of some water safety tips.  The number one cause of unintentional injury-related death for children 15 and under is drowning.   It is highly recommended that parents and adults always be present when children are around water,  Experts suggest that young children should always be within an arm's reach, and adults […]

In Kerr County:  The City of Kerrville will have an opportunity to vote on Proposition A, which is the issuance of the City of Kerrville to designate bonds for a public safety facility and the levying of a tax in payment thereof, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Other positions to be filled at the next General Election include:Mayor:  Judy Eychner;  L. Brent BatesCouncilmember , Place 3:  Katy Chapman-Hanna;  […]

The following is a direct press release from the Kerr County Sheriff's Office. KERRVILLE, TEXAS. On 2 May, 2022, The newly-established Multi-County Criminal Interdiction Unit, which includes deputies from Kerr, Gillespie, and Kendall County Sheriff’s Offices, effected on a traffic stop near the 493 mile marker on Interstate 10. Investigators noticed a 2016 Mercedes sedan making rapid lane changes and driving erratically, with expired temporary license plates. After being pulled […]

Whataburger is offering teachers across the country free breakfast during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-7, from 5-9 a.m.  The popular food chain said teachers can get breakfast items for free by showing their school ID card. By using the online discount code WHATATEACHER22, they can also get a 25% discount on merchandise through the Whatastore, Whataburger's online shopping site. Also part of the burger joint's celebration, the WhatATeacher awards are designed […]

The City of Kerrville and the Economic Improvement Corporation have recently entered into an economic development grant agreement with Peterson Health to expand their medical campus, which will also bring jobs to the community.  According to a press release, the grant will help build out regional infrastructure identified in Kerrville 2050, and will be critical for Peterson's new $44 million Amanda and J. David Williams Surgery Center on the Peterson […]

Texas Hill Country residents will have plenty of entertainment options this upcoming weekend starting with the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's "Concerts by the River" series on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Drive.  The Friday concert features "The Flashbacks" and "The Exit 505 Band", and food and beverages from area vendors will be available for purchase. Concert-goers are reminded to bring […]

Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar wants to remind all Texans that many emergency preparation items will be tax-free this weekend beginning Saturday, April 23rd at 12:01 a.m. through midnight on Monday, April 25th. With the recent rash of tornadoes across the state this spring, past icy weather, and all of the statewide wildfires occurring, it is an opportune time to save some money while stocking up on home preparedness kits. […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Spiderman this Saturday, April 23, from noon to 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. The web-slinging superhero's birthday celebration will include a scavenger hunt, a craft, a Spiderman movie and plenty of refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.  For additional information, visit the city's webpage at www.kerrvilletx.gov, or call (830) 258-1274.